With the arrival of Lent, St Catherine’s of Siena will once again partake in the annual Lenten Mercy Project. During this season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the St Catherine’s Church Lenten Mercy Project gives us the opportunity to participate by supporting a variety of organizations that embody the Corporal Works of Mercy. 

Each weekend during Lent, beginning February 21st and continuing through April 12/13, we ask that you consider supporting the identified charity through monetary contributions and/or donation of gift cards (similar to last year, we will not be asking for donations of goods this year, as most charities now prefer cash and gift cards for logistical reasons). Please consider gift cards from grocery stores, Walmart, Target, etc. 

The six charities will be listed in the Bulletin and on the parish website. Donation boxes will be in the atrium and vestibule for both monetary and gift card contributions. Note that you may make monetary contributions through Faith Direct.

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Week 6: March 28th/29th “Ransom The Captive” Donations are being made to Interval House Donations are being made to Interval House, the largest agency in Connecticut dedicated to ending domestic violence. Interval house provides a safe house, counseling and legal assistance, in a nurturing and encouraging environment for victims to heal and acquire the tools to move on. Financial contributions may be made through Faith Direct by selecting Interval House. You may also use your own envelope and label it Interval House. Checks should be made payable to St Catherine of Siena (please specify the organization in the memo section).

Week 5: March 21st/22nd “Comfort The Sick” Donations are being made to American Legion, Post 182 (Granby) Donations are being made to the American Legion, Post 182 (Granby). The American Legion has been the leading advocate for those who’ve served our country in the armed forces. This is a local grassroots effort by veterans, helping veterans, providing food, clothing and basic household needs. Financial contributions may be made through Faith Direct by selecting American Legion Post 182. You may also use your own envelope and label it Veteran’s Home. Checks should be made payable to St Catherine of Siena (please specify the organization in the memo section)..

Week 4: March 14th/15th “Shelter The Homeless” Donations are being made to LifeSong Donations are being made to Chrysalis Center, which provides supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives, through job training, housing and community healthcare services. You may also use your own envelope and label it Chrysalis Center.  Checks should be made payable to St Catherine of Siena (please specify the organization in the memo section).

Week 3: March 7th/8th “Clothe The Naked” Donations are being made to LifeSong Ministry Donations are being made to The LIFESONG Ministry. This ministry supports local struggling resident by giving away seasonal clothing at  “Cheese Day”, Simsbury’s monthly food distribution program held the third Tuesday of every month at the First Church of Christ. Goods distributed by LIFESONG to our neighbors in need include socks, underwear, seasonal clothing and toiletries.

Week 1: February 21/22 “Feed the Hungry” Donations are being made to Gifts of Love – Avon, CT. This organization helps meet the basic needs of individuals and families in Central CT experiencing short term financial crisis so they can return to self sufficiency. Financial contributions may be made through Faith Direct by selecting Gifts of Love. Contributions of cash or gift cards from grocery stores can also be dropped off in the collection boxes located in the church atrium and vestibule, where envelopes are available. You may also use your own envelope and label it Gifts of Love. Checks should be made payable to St Catherine of Siena (please specify the organization in the memo section).